Tennessee Titans Trade DeAndre Hopkins and Ernest Jones Amid Challenging Season
The Titans' recent trades signal a shift in strategy as they navigate a disappointing start to the NFL season.
- The Titans traded wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins to the Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Ernest Jones to the Seattle Seahawks.
- Tennessee's head coach Brian Callahan acknowledged the trades as part of the NFL's business cycle, aiming to regroup after a 1-5 season start.
- The Titans are focusing on evaluating second-year quarterback Will Levis, despite his current injury status and the loss of his key receiver, Hopkins.
- The Seahawks acquired Ernest Jones to potentially bolster their struggling run defense, though his impact remains uncertain.
- Seattle's head coach Mike Macdonald expressed optimism about integrating Jones into their defensive scheme, as the team eyes further roster adjustments before the trade deadline.